The study sparked numerous media reports of exaggerated risks and statements of conclusion that were not what the study actually reported.

In his article he says: “But there is a problem with these statements. They are different from what the study found.”

As well as: “It is sad that the American Thoracic Society, a well-respected health organization, released a press statement with a headline that e-cigarettes may harm lung health when in reality lung health was not assessed and harm was never observed to anyone.”